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UNRWA worker murdered his son, now he affixed a mezuzah on its HQ

After buildings in the UNRWA complex were demolished, Kobi Samerano, whose son, Yonatan, was abducted and murdered by a member of the organization, carried out a symbolic act of closure.

UNRWA worker murdered his son, now he affixed a mezuzah on its HQ

Where are the forces?

The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

The legal advisor to the Jerusalem Municipality has turned to the Ministry of Defense demanding immediate intervention to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, after no forces were allocated for the task.

The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

Jerusalem daycare tragedy:

Father recounts harrowing search for son

Father of an infant at the daycare where the tragedy occurred says: 'You hear rumors, people are talking about babies in serious condition, and you don’t know where your child is.'

Father recounts harrowing search for son

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Haredi protester pushes elderly man into the street

Protesters are blocking roads, throwing stones and objects at officers, and setting trash bins on fire. Police footage shows them attacking an elderly man who tried to move an object out of the road.

Haredi protester pushes elderly man into the street

Heartbreaking Farewell:

'How do you eulogize a baby?'

The mother of six-month-old Aharon said farewell in a handwritten eulogy she shared online, "How in God's name does one eulogize a baby?"

'How do you eulogize a baby?'

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UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem demolished

After a law was passed outlawing its operations in Israel, the Land Authority and other bodies began demolishing structures at the UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.

UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem demolished

Jerusalem burns as police seek to find cause of infants' death

Haredi extremists block roads and clash with police in the capital in bid to prevent autopsies on infants who died in daycare tragedy. Police arrest daycare owner and one of the caregivers.

Jerusalem burns as police seek to find cause of infants' death

Documentation from daycare where babies died

First footage from the daycare center in Romema reveals overcrowding and the number of strollers inside the apartment. Police are investigating suspicions of serious negligence by the staff.

Documentation from daycare where babies died

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

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Teen rescued from quicksand

Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Teen rescued from quicksand

Jerusalem leads rainfall totals over past 24 hours

As of this morning (Wednesday), 116.7 mm of rain were recorded at the Erezim measuring station in the capital, while the Jerusalem hills came second with 107.5 mm.

Jerusalem leads rainfall totals over past 24 hours

Jerusalem's highest penthouse

556 SQM above Jerusalem - Only one available

New data reveals that full-floor penthouses in Jerusalem's luxury towers appreciate 40% faster than standard luxury apartments - and this might be your only chance to secure one.

556 SQM above Jerusalem - Only one available

Western Wall stone returned to Jerusalem

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders that a stone from the Western Wall, placed at the Kirya military complex in Tel Aviv, to be transferred to a designated geniza site alongside other Western Wall stones.

Western Wall stone returned to Jerusalem

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Jerusalem-area security forces carry out widescale raid in Shu'afat, confiscating weapons, ammunition, and drugs.

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Sa’ar announces:

Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2026

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem in 2026, praising its support for Israel.

Samoa to open embassy in Jerusalem in 2026

Yeshiva students walk out of tribute over women's singing

Dozens of yeshiva students who came to attend a Golani Brigade event in Jerusalem left the hall during a performance by the military band that included women's singing.

Yeshiva students walk out of tribute over women's singing

PA against E1: A dangerous turning point

The PA’s Jerusalem Governorate claims that issuing the E1 tenders is intended to establish facts on the ground that will block a Palestinian state.

PA against E1: A dangerous turning point

First report to MDA

'A bus ran over children, I ran away'

MDA publishes the first message that reached the hotline after the deadly incident at the haredi demonstration in Jerusalem.

'A bus ran over children, I ran away'

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

An event at a municipal gallery in Jerusalem is sparking outrage due to its content and the speakers participating.

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

'Your soul stays with us'

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Teen Killed at Jerusalem Protest

Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, who was fatally struck by a bus during a haredi protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem, as family members delivered emotional eulogies.

Hundreds Attend Funeral of Teen Killed at Jerusalem Protest

Puah Institute:

'Helping the Jewish people is from birth to the end of life'

Rabbi Gideon Weitzman explains how Puah touches Jewish life from one end to the other.

'Helping the Jewish people is from birth to the end of life'

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Step by step footage of the Jerusalem bus ramming

New footage from the haredi protest in Jerusalem shows how a bus is surrounded by protesters and then bursts through the crowd at speed.

Step by step footage of the Jerusalem bus ramming

Haredi journalist slams:

Haredi leadership sends children to the streets

Haredi journalist Moti Rubinstein slams haredi leadership, says community learned 'absolutely nothing' from Meron disaster in 2021.

Haredi leadership sends children to the streets

Eyewitnesses:

Protesters blocked road, driver decided to accelerate

The 'Extra' bus driver who rammed and killed a haredi protester sped up after he found his path blocked by the protest. 'He just sent tons of boys flying.'

Protesters blocked road, driver decided to accelerate

Difficult footage

Tragedy at haredi demonstration in Jerusalem

Bus runs over a group of protesters during a protest against conscription in Jerusalem. Yosef Eisental, 14, killed.

Tragedy at haredi demonstration in Jerusalem

Traffic chaos expected as haredi protest planned in Jerusalem

Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.

Traffic chaos expected as haredi protest planned in Jerusalem

Heavy prison sentences for terrorists who attacked a Jew

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced three terrorists, including a minor, to lengthy prison sentences for attacking a Jew in Jerusalem, causing serious injury.

Heavy prison sentences for terrorists who attacked a Jew

Shocking footage:

Infiltrator passes girl over security wall

Suspect arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal entrants through the separation barrier and abusing a minor.

Infiltrator passes girl over security wall

Jerusalem tower plan angers residents of neighboring town

Plan to construct three large towers on border of Jerusalem Forest brings residents of Har Nof and Beit Zayit together at district hearing.

Jerusalem tower plan angers residents of neighboring town

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem scheduled on a fast day

Jerusalem IDF recruits are angered that an important day was scheduled on the Tenth of Tevet fast, alleging insensitivity toward the religious and haredi public.

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem  scheduled on a fast day

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Jerusalem security fence:

6,000 infiltrations weekly by PA Arabs

Security establishment waging intense war against surge in infiltrations by Palestinian Authority Arabs entering Israel through breaches in Jerusalem-area security fence.

6,000 infiltrations weekly by PA Arabs

Risk of 10/7-style attack:

State Comptroller issues severe warning for Jerusalem area

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman examined the effectiveness of the barrier and the crossings around Jerusalem and found serious deficiencies in operation, security, and supervision.

State Comptroller issues severe warning for Jerusalem area

Jerusalem: Seven people evacuated from burning apartment building

Firefighters extinguish apartment fire in Jerusalem, evacuate seven people from building; fire investigators seeking reason for blaze.

Jerusalem: Seven people evacuated from burning apartment building

Fifth night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Rabbis, public figures, and foreign dignitaries participate in the ceremony to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall.

Fifth night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Police say 10 officers injured, four rioters arrested, as police use riot dispersal methods on violent crowd protesting ticketing of draft-dodging yeshiva student.

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Arab man arrested after posting video of dancing on police car

An eastern Jerusalem resident posted a video on TikTok showing him dancing on the roof of a police vehicle. He was detained yesterday for questioning.

Arab man arrested after posting video of dancing on police car

Four years later

Huge new Jerusalem neighborhood on the table for approval

The plans to build up Atarot, in north-northwestern Jerusalem, call for no fewer than 9,000 housing units for over 30,000 residents.

Huge new Jerusalem neighborhood on the table for approval

Defense Ministry moves strategic projects to Jerusalem

An agreement signed today between the Ministry of Defense and the Jerusalem Municipality will regulate the transfer of security infrastructures and strategic projects to the capital.

Defense Ministry moves strategic projects to Jerusalem

'A Man of Kindness'

Jewish Oscar winner Arthur Cohn passes away

Swiss-Jewish film producer Arthur Cohn has died in Jerusalem at the age of 98. Six of his films won Academy Awards.

Jewish Oscar winner Arthur Cohn passes away

Tragedy in Jerusalem:

Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Natan Tzvi Reisfeld, 13, passed away at Hadassah Ein Kerem after suffering critical burns from a Ramot building blaze that he started before being rescued by firefighters.

Special-needs teen succumbs to injuries from fire he set

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

The court determined that the Arab suspect sprayed a Jew who was walking to prayers on purpose out of racist motives.

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

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Israeli flag flies on roof of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Police raid UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, which have been inactive since the organization was banned in Israel, and hoist the Israeli flag atop the building.

Israeli flag flies on roof of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother

Residents of Kafr Kana in northern Israel suspected of photographing home of MK Itshak Waserlauf's mother, examining ways to travel there.

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

Firefighters were called to a burning apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and located a 10-year-old boy who was unconscious and in critical condition.

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Israelis living near the Gaza border protested outside the Knesset demanding a decisive outcome in the war, saying, "We will not return while Hamas still exists."

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Rom Braslavski returns to the soccer pitch

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski makes his long-anticipated return to Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium and is welcomed by a sell-out crowd of Beitar fans.

Rom Braslavski returns to the soccer pitch

Jerusalem official demands:

Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods

'Substance has never been tested, is dangerous to health,' Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Brim claims.

Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods

Jerusalem: Three teens arrested for attacking bus driver

Teens attack bus driver, steal his phone, after bus driver told them to cease smoking on a public bus.

Jerusalem: Three teens arrested for attacking bus driver

Milei vows Argentine embassy in Jerusalem by spring 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei tells Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during his 2026 visit.

Milei vows Argentine embassy in Jerusalem by spring 2026

Runners Without Borders:

11th annual race unites hundreds of Jewish and Arab athletes

The race, which has become a Jerusalem tradition of sports, connection, and community, was attended by hundreds of runners from both Jewish and Arab regions of Jerusalem.

11th annual race unites hundreds of Jewish and Arab athletes

Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home

The court ruled that two individuals who assaulted a Jewish family's home in Jerusalem must compensate them with more than NIS 1.6 million.

Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home

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Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

During a tour discussing the illegal activities of foreign missions in Jerusalem, MK Ohad Tal confronted an employee of the French Consulate about those violations.

Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

5 arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Five Jerusalem Arabs arrested in joint operation, on suspicion of exploiting elderly and innocent customers.

5 arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Drama 36 floors up:

Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Specialized high-elevation rescue teams in Jerusalem brought a 15-year-old boy to safety after he was found standing on the counterweight of a crane atop a 36-story building.

Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Rabbi Amar: 'We are already in the days of Moshiach'

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar declares world 'very close to the coming of Moshiach,' stressing it 'is not politics or policy.'

Rabbi Amar: 'We are already in the days of Moshiach'

Followi:ng expose

Calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired

Leftist group demands disciplinary action against Jerusalem official over racist descriptions in haredi girls' school files.

Calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired

Shas MK attacked by haredi extremists

Dozens of haredi youths attack Shas MK Yoav Ben Tzur in Jerusalem, protesting support for Draft Law.

Shas MK attacked by haredi extremists

Yeshiva student dies of brain bleed

Yosef Efraim Abramowitz, 29, declared dead after collapsing earlier this week.

Yeshiva student dies of brain bleed

Yisrael Beyteinu MK demands funding to remove UNRWA facilities

MK Yulia Malinovsky demands immediate funding from the Finance Ministry for implementing the UNRWA laws after a prolonged delay in the actions required to apply the legislation.

Yisrael Beyteinu MK demands funding to remove UNRWA facilities